A Model for Democracy at the Grassroots Level
A grassroots movement in Iowa is an uplifting example of organized people power in action taking back democracy. Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is fighting the avarice and arrogance of big-money corporations.
The legacy of America’s first Wrestlemania president
Professional sports and professional wrestling tap into a primal level of tribalism that Trump has funneled into a form of nationalism.
The Most Important Neglected Middle East Stories of 2015
The past 12 months saw enormous political, economic and military shifts in the Middle East, changing its geopolitics for the foreseeable future.
A New Year wish for Donald Trump
Happy New Year, Mr. Trump. You have 20 days in which to learn how to act as a president.
Are progressives suffering from ‘Trump fatigue’?
Every time you take some comfort in a successful lawsuit against the dark side, a whole new set of evils are rolled out.
Clinton Emails: Is this Watergate? Or Just Another Whitewater?
The Hillary Clinton email hysteria rages on as the Washington press corps have virtually declared war on her. But is this a Republican stunt to derail the Democratic presidential candidate they fear the most?
What happens when bad money supports good foreign policy?
The anti-war movement needs money, and the Koch brothers have it. But it comes with strings attached.
Trump’s humongous infrastructure con
To really make America great again we need more and better infrastructure that’s for the public – not for big developers and investors.
Americans have been bilked out of billions during the pandemic from cynical profiteers
Unless America addresses runaway income inequality and begins protecting the most vulnerable in society, the next pandemic will hit the nation even harder.
Donnie is a Trumpist, not a Populist
Don't fool yourselves into thinking Trump's a populist who'll be on our side.